The Aspen Mountain Ski Area includes the city of Aspen. Right in its center is the lower station of the Silver Queen gondola. Mount Ajax rises above the city – a skiing area for the “pros”. On the mountain there are difficult, steep tracks, many hillocks and forest skiing. There are also well-prepared slopes for intermediate skiers. Unfortunately, there is nothing for beginners to do here, since this is the only ski area in America where there are no “green” slopes.

But in Buttermilk, calm, wide slopes are quite suitable for family skiing. For snowboarders, there is a superpipe and the world’s longest 2-mile fun park.

The Aspen Highlands is suitable for skiers of all levels, but the area is best known for its challenging runs.

In the most extensive skiing region – Snowmass, there are slopes for skiers of any skill level, but most of them are for “intermediate” skiers.

Entertainment and attractions in Aspen

Near Aspen there is a place called Glenwood Springs. Previously, the Ute Indians lived there, but now it is a balneological resort with the world’s largest pool in hot springs. Nearby are scenic Glenwood Canyon, White River Forest Reserve and Lake Maroon.

Aspen has more than 120 restaurants, about 50 bars and cafes, 4 cinemas, 10 discos and 40 art galleries. Snowmass has 20 restaurants, 15 bars and cafes, a concert hall, and four galleries. Active entertainment: snowshoe excursions, indoor skating rink, paintball, dog sledding, sports complex, hockey rink.